The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1887-08-28
G. LlMPSES OF SARATOGA,
4 FEW MATTERS NOTED IN THAT PLAC1
OF SIGHTS AND INCIDENTS.
Biaekrnnii that wouidn't work-One OF the
Finest OF Coiored Mcn-Aner scntiment-i
Col. OChIltroo's Presence OF Mind.

Finest OF Coiored hcn-Arer scntim ent-r
Col. Ochiitres's Presence OF Mind.
SARATOGA, Aug. 27.--Thc life Of this place
10 mainly composed Of tho Damo kinds %
things seen In other fashionable resorts But
II tho visitor gets out Of bod rs onriy as Z or I
o'clock In the morning and go0s TO any one 81
the more popular mineral springs ho will lind
unique sights In tho early drinkers Of the
medicinal waters. The cures wrought hero
are largely faith cures, no doubt. because tie
waters are hardly moro than mild cathartic,,
and eau be had bottled at homo anyhow; Dut
the cnange Of scono and air tho revival oi
hope and the onlivenmont often do tho iut
valids good and there are plenty OF them
mixed In with the nero pleasure seok3
ore. Before breakfast they arc conspicuoug
at the springs, because few others 60 out al
that hour for unpalatable beverages. 1tmakea
a curious study to watch what may DO called
tho bar manners Of those who wouldn't on any
account enter barroom. The glasses are
served across a counter by the dipper boy, and
the drinkers may swallow their doses standing
or be waited upon at little tables. The meth,
ods OF politeness arc generally not those Of
alcoholic sociability, but IRE those Of the ted
table. although now and then On old fellow IND
stinctively clinks glasses with a sedate dowS
ager. or ejnculates instinctively. We'll, here
goes." or Your good hoalth," or even Drink
hearty"
Extremes do not meot at bar moro notable
than when q horse Jockey, weight 30 poundsj
is treated by Il 200-pound sporting man OF PROD
portionatey heavy department. The sportsS
man desires to extract turf information from
the professional expert. and he conceives TINT
he can do 1t by social conviviality. The jockey,
III his every day garb.is II curious, wizened sport
in miniature. used to resisting the pumping
md xynfp lot 4, TO 10 ~
ton Of a bottle Of vino by nods winks. and
words that can BIO construed to mean somoi
thing about forthcoming race The big man
feels conspicuous and foolish alongside the
little chap. but he bears his cross brnvely, and
finds fault with his scheme only when he finds
that the tips are worthless. Tho sight reminds
one OF the familiar picture of dignity and lmpu-
dence Illustrated in mastifr and TERROR.
contrast is achieved in the window OF a.
Saratoga bookstore. Photographs are. there
dude familiar to the drive and the promenade.
He has remarkably ugly face and figure. and
business. In tho picture his suit consists OF Il
white flannel sack coat white trousers, white
sken sash s Bound around W
Instead Of BY the SIDE Of THAI
part next season; AMI, this portrait shows he's
Is bright, shap9ly yonngster, distinctly
captivating boy OF the good humored type,
a great deal OF n beau. but not u dandy. has
is rich. convivial, and somewhat careless in his
habits. An adventures undertook to take
mS h 2f 'sf nSs sResy
woman known TO- the police 81 more than one
s snSbsd g. o n 81 s%roxa
T6ore she hirted With the beau in question.
tic daughter Of New Orleans rchant, who
was to Join her in week. went driving With
more than ono carousal. When she imagined
that he WAS sufficiently involved, the trap was
sprung. Tho pretended father caught them at
Lively wine supper out Mt the lake. and gave
Tho besu iet the farce 20 on; lie effected, ex.
the bogus father stormed the moro. and de-
clared that-not for tho money. but to inlict
punishment-he would bring public lawsuit
WoulIn'sa payment in private servo the
II; mish,.; :ho father said.
"A thousand dollars"
cant pay backmail under any circumstances.
Put III tell y3g What will do III give gov
Then you can sue Tor actnal damages.
Whoreupon 10 assailod the male backmailer,
with cuffs and kicks until no implored for
" ny ny msS "d sHtd Il the So shas
after to-day will give YOU public spanking.h
She was gone ere tho promise to spank
In talking of this case, the Chief Of the village
police tells me that blackmal ut Saratoga cons
Many woman comes here with plans to tray!
the unwary, and, II she be pretty, stylish. and,
clever, she may succeed well enough in getting
voluntary contributions; but there arc very
tew mon, who will submit TO extortion. Mott
only W losn man h resist on PRINCIPLE tH that
one payment would be only a prelude to others,i
and that his only safety lies in u fight at the
by suasion than by compulsion. One girl has
successfully attracted attention by fixing the
four lacks from pack OF cards as part Of the
A notable figure in the late afternoon prom-,
enads past my wind2w Is the negro who waits
twenty four: but no gets time for daily wails
attention. The curious fact st about him Is tEas
he 30 initiates the style and manner OF q for
yosys ago, that acgaaihtances Of the original
historical Interest to catch the public eye. Peo-
The bellies are variously attractive. Their,
whimsicallties are. ever, new and curious The
6er ble brother calls . the BAUD Mnller bust.
ness" in great .b style She employs herself Of
Sersei With 2 hos. shovel Or rake. AS %S Ss
& h q h cessa2s oa n sbe T Ss.9
gowns and airy with the grnces OF the parlor.
There is not much that Is picturesque In m,
scene are artificial and the girl isn't to blama
for gardening 30 oddly, for she Is quite In keepI
Ing with the rest Of tho things In her neighbor
hood. Saratoga Lake IL a good enough sheet
81 water but Its shores arc low and unroman-
George to get sight OF good scenery. saw u
ne 1 shore Of Lake George. They were mid.
We came up hero to get into romantic
mood" he said everything is so informally
couldn't stand it,"
Younger folks can work up q sentimental
mood anywhere" the lady added; but old
couples must have the right environment.
hence our trip 70 Lake George"
Red-haired girls and white horses arc looked
for ut Saratoga 1t IL three months since THH
EVENING Sun gave publicity to the theory that
Whenever red-haired Sirl Ia encountered u
The absurdity was deemed fuASy, and thers
OF course. everybody in New York who saw q
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